by Phil Olley | Mar 11, 2019 | Points Of Focus
The composer Gerschwin once sought the advice of fellow composer Ravel. In fact, he asked him for composition lessons. However, Ravel, who admired Gerschwin’s natural melodic flow, turned down the request, saying “better to be a first rate Gerschwin than a second rate...
by Phil Olley | Feb 25, 2019 | Points Of Focus
You know how, when faced with a big decision which requires guts and some faith, you get that feeling in your stomach, some say like butterflies… but more akin to stampeding elephants! Like the moment, aged eleven, when you stand on the edge of the third diving board...
by Phil Olley | Feb 18, 2019 | Points Of Focus
One of the most sought-after qualities in business, and life in general, is the ability to finish. That “final 2 percent” person who makes sure things get finished is a rare commodity. Ask any sports manager! That’s why goal-scorers, on average, command the biggest...
by Phil Olley | Feb 11, 2019 | Points Of Focus
Over the years, I’ve written lots on how to set up the day, how to set goals, how to be focused. And yet, I have never shared this little secret. Until now. Every morning I write down the answer to 3 questions in my journal. Nothing special about that, you might...
by Phil Olley | Oct 22, 2018 | Points Of Focus
Successful people have successful habits. Unsuccessful people are victims of their unsupportive habits. Successful habits are the root to success. In order to reach out and do something different and better than we have ever achieved before, we need to do the simple...
by Phil Olley | Sep 17, 2018 | Points Of Focus
You know how in business, many people start off very positively, primarily fuelled by their adrenalin and excitement and enthusiasm for their dreams, plans and aspirations. But then, after about 3 years, or sometimes less, they hit a wall, and can’t sustain the...
